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There’s no question this new fall artwork was meant to be cheerful and uplifting. I think most of the time my artwork leans in this direction anyway. I suspect anyone who has followed me for awhile is used to bright colors more so than sombre shades. But I can equally say in a dark year, a lot of these bright artworks have been therapeutic. As many of you know, it was around this time last year that my... Read More

I recently completed a piece of Auburn art that has gotten way more attention than I honestly expected. I mean, every artist hopes a piece or two of their art gets a lot of notice but it doesn’t happen as often as many of us would hope. I can’t tell you how many artists I hear the same story from. You complete a new piece, you’re over the moon with how much you love it, and you share it expecting everyone to have the same reaction to it. Instead, you hear the hum of crickets chirping.

If you follow my art blog and you’re also an artist or aspiring artist, you may have read my recent post about my experience with the XP-Pen Artist 16, which is essentially a Wacom Alternative for the Cintiq line of display tablets for graphic artists. I’m still enjoying my Artist 16. In fact, I may have another post on that subject soon, but I have to admit I was missing my old Wacom Intuos Pro sometimes. There are times when I just simply don’t need the precision of a display tablet. And if I’m honest maybe also there’s a part of me that is resistant to change. I am enjoying the Artist 16, but some of the time, I want something familiar.

Only a handful of weeks ago, I finished a new piece of art that included a female silhouette and the blazing sun. As you’ll read there, it was kind of an accidental piece of art which started as a backdrop for the Desiderata poem. Ironically or not, the Desiderata print has proved to be much more popular! I guess a strong image always helps tell a story! Nonetheless, as soon as I finished that “Child Of The Universe” image with the blazing sun, I thought I should have a yin and a yang and do the moon as well.

Just thought I’d share my initial thoughts about the XP-Pen Artist 16 – a Wacom Cintiq Alternative now that I’ve actually sat down and worked with it. But I think a little background is in order first.

I’ve used a Wacom Intuos Pro for the past three years. I really cut my teeth on it artistically. I had briefly tried another...Read More

The word I keep finding myself using today is surreal. And it’s the only appropriate word I can come up with. How does some random guy from a small town in Georgia end up in the news following a terror attack without even being there? In my case it was because a piece of art I created four years ago caught fire as a social media tribute flag.

This new spiritual artwork print is a perfect example of how often I start one thing and find unexpected inspiration for something else. My latest piece was originally meant to be just a backdrop behind the text for Max Ehrmann’s poem Desiderata. I recently had someone ask...Read More

I admit I struggle sometime explaining where some of my art comes from, such is the case with this hot air balloon nursery art print. You see, in the strictest sense, I’m not describing a room where this would fit but the actual subject or what it depicts. Take a look! This was a concept that I had rolling...Read More

This idea for this Eiffel Tower romance painting came to me because of the film title “Last Tango In Paris.” Now I have to admit, that title the full extent of what I knew about the It was a film that was already ancient history by the time I was even old enough to see it. I guess in essence I created my own...Read More

I really wanted to share my latest piece of Irish art, and this is a piece I think is quite cool. Now it should go without saying that I’m proud of all my artwork. If I share something for public consumption, I’m happy with how it turned out, but every so often I...Read More

As an artist, one of the things I hear quite often is “I wish I could afford one of your prints.” If I had a penny for every time… And believe me, as much as I wish I was independently wealthy, it’s a lament I understand. That’s why I decided to...Read More

I'm sure there are many old friends out there who would be a bit surprised to see me wander down the woodland path towards fantasy and surreal art. Even though my artwork often has a bit of a fanciful air to it, my images have usually featured concrete places where you could go... Read More

This is seriously a question that haunts me some days. If I had a nickle for every time I encountered a photographer in various art forums who wanted to be strictly styled as a photographer rather than an artist. Well, I wouldn't be wealthy, but I certainly could afford a nice trip somewhere!

Considering how long photography has fought for a place at the artistic table, I'm often amazed when I ...Read More

I know you are all thinking, well, hello stranger! I kept thinking I would get to post an update that I was done with the never-ending transition to my new print gallery site, but that is a story for another day. I realized the other day that it has been entirely too long since I shared new art ...Read More

Have you ever noticed how sometimes things have a way of working themselves out? In my last update, I mentioned that I was in the process of migrating my main print partner away from the Zenfolio based site that I had used for the past four years. I will post at much more length on that subject in the coming months. I need to write an update ...Read More

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This is a subject for both the art-lovers and the art-makers out there. It's a topic which I'd say I ruminate on at least annually, and that's whether or not to offer art merchandise in addition to prints.

For many of us, a simple piece of beach art is magical. Beautiful skies, rolling waves, and sugary beach sand! On its own, this is beautiful combination. When you toss in a surfer looking.....Read More

Long time followers may remember this cool promotion from last year. If you did take part last time, though, you'll want to send this to a friend instead. This offer is only available to first time customers of Naked Wines. If that's you then good news, you can get.....Read More

Around a year ago give or take, one of the various print on demand companies I use started offering throw pillows. It wasn't really a product I ever thought of offering but I decided to give it a go. Since then, one by one, each POD seems to be adding them to their offerings and I've had some repeat buyers. So, when my main site started offering them, curiosity finally got the better of me and I decided to get .....Read More

When I share my work online, I frequently get comments along the lines of 'beautiful painting!' In fact, it's become so frequent I've gotten to the point where I simply say thanks. That facile acknowledgement is because my process of creating art lies in some netherworld between photography and painting and trying to explain that to the casual observer is no easy task. In fact, I've thought of writing something on the subject for quite some time and.....Read More

Some of you may have recently noticed that I've found inspiration in restoring vintage imagery. If you haven't seen them, you can see check out some of my restored vintage artwork here. But this post is less about restoring vintage artwork and more about finding .....Read More

A couple of weeks ago, I had an email from a past customer in England as she was looking for Christmas cards that featured her favorite subject, those beautiful red Phone Boxes. And if you've ever thumbed through my British themed art before, you know it's a fondness I share with her!

This Christmas season seems to be of the "request" category and it's been fun! The latest request was for a local scene! And landmarks of my small town are a favorite subject so I hardly needed the encouragement. In fact, our local New Deal era Post Office had been on my list for quite awhile.

This upcoming Father's Day will find life changed here. Unless you follow my personal blog, you may not know why I've been much quieter lately. Granted, I go for stretches without new updates but this one has been out of the ordinary.

On March 17th this year, my Dad suffered a disabling stroke. He's in rehab and...Read More

I don't think there's any doubt that the things that happen to us during childhood have lasting impact. From traumas to tender moments, they shape our lives and interests. On that point, there's no question that my Volkswagen Beetle artwork here is evidence of Read More

I've been meaning to share this album cover wall art display idea for awhile, but life had other ideas in mind. Those who follow me on social media may recall that last year I did a series of art prints featuring the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. If you didn't see them or would like a refresher, be sure to... Read More